**Job Title: Industrial Electrician**
**Job Description**
As an Industrial Electrician, you will be responsible for installing and repairing electrical systems, including but not limited to 480 Vac, 120 Vac, and 24 Vdc. The role involves reading and interpreting technical drawings and diagrams, ensuring compliance with current NEC code, and performing all work according to electrical codes, blueprints, and standards. The successful candidate will troubleshoot and diagnose electrical problems, make timely repairs, and be skilled in installing rigid and EMT conduit and cable tray. An understanding of electrical meters and testing equipment is necessary. The role requires working from heights in boom and scissors lifts and installing ethernet and fiber circuits. The ideal candidate should work well individually and as part of a team, communicate effectively with others, and contribute positively to working relationships within the organization. The role also involves compliance with environmental policies and procedures including energy efficiency, reduce – re-use – recycle goals, reporting requirements, and sustainable initiatives.
**Responsibilities**
+ Install and repair electrical systems including 480 Vac, 120 Vac, and 24 Vdc.
+ Read and interpret technical drawings and diagrams.
+ Ensure compliance with current NEC code and perform work according to electrical codes, blueprints, and standards.
+ Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical problems, making timely repairs.
+ Install rigid and EMT conduit and cable tray.
+ Use electrical meters and testing equipment.
+ Work from heights in boom and scissors lifts.
+ Install ethernet and fiber circuits.
+ Work well both individually and as part of a team.
+ Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute positively to working relationships.
+ Comply with environmental policies and procedures including energy efficiency, reduce – re-use – recycle goals, reporting requirements, and sustainable initiatives.
**Essential Skills**
+ 2-5+ years of experience in industrial electrical work.
+ Experience with 480 volt systems.
+ Knowledge of PLCs (no programming required).
+ Proficiency in running conduit and performing preventive maintenance.
+ Mechanical aptitude and maintenance technician skills.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Electrical license preferred but not required.
**Why Work Here?**
Enjoy job security with no layoffs since 1998 and a stellar safety record. Benefit from a shift differential of 10% – 13%, a 6% 401K match, tuition reimbursement, fitness membership/wellness app reimbursement, and an onsite fitness center. Additional perks include free pasta, annual employee bonuses based on plant and employee performance, employee referral bonuses, and flexible scheduling.
**Work Environment**
The facility operates 24/7, with maintenance techs on each shift. You will train on the day shift for a couple of months. The dress code includes jeans and steel-toed boots, with PPE provided as necessary. The facility is a GMP environment, meaning no jewelry or piercings are allowed. The environment typically has temperatures of 85+ degrees with 85% humidity in most areas. The team consists of about 30 people and is expanding this year.
**Location**
AMES, Iowa.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $30.00 – $33.00
– Medical, dental & vision
– Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
– 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
– Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
– Short and long-term disability
– Health Spending Account (HSA)
– Transportation benefits
– Employee Assistance Program
– Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Ames,IA.
**Application Deadline**
This position will be accepting applications until Dec 25, 2024.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
